Reported cases of leprosy in Liberia
Liberia: Reported cases of leprosy was 63 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in Liberia, 2005–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Liberia recorded 63 Cases for reported cases of leprosy in 2024.
That represents a change of up 14.5% on the previous year and down 82.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Liberia peaked at 777 Cases in 2008 and was at its lowest, 55 Cases, in 2023.
Liberia ranks 58th of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 412.6 Cases | 267 Cases | 777 Cases | 5 |
| 2010s | 318.67 Cases | 99 Cases | 662 Cases | 6 |
| 2020s | 158.33 Cases | 55 Cases | 357 Cases | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Liberia?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Liberia was 63 Cases in 2024, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 777 Cases in 2008.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 55 Cases in 2023.
- How does Liberia rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Liberia ranks 58th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Reported cases of leprosy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The number of new cases of leprosy reported each year. Leprosy is a disease caused by a bacterial infection that can lead to significant disabilities.